Planting daffodils is not, in itself, a complicated task. However, it is true that there are some peculiarities to consider. The first of these is that we are talking about A bulb that needs cold to bloom . This forces us to plant them in the autumn months, and always before the ground begins to experience frost. Daffodils need cold soil to grow, but they can't do so if the ground is frozen, so we have to take advantage of that time before it happens. And don't worry: once planted, they won't have any trouble peeking out above the frozen or even snowy substrate.

But the beauty of its early flowering is not its only attraction. In addition, we are talking about one of those plants that bulbs incredibly easy to grow. In fact, you could say the real work of gardening is in planting them correctly. Because, to be honest, once they're in the ground, they'll require very little to grow properly and flower. And just in case low maintenance If that weren't enough of a reason to plant daffodils, let's add one more detail: we can do it wherever we want. Because the daffodil, in addition to everything we've just said, It is extremely versatile . And, while its ideal place is in the garden soil, it is also perfectly suited to growing in a pot.

With all this in mind, let's look at how to plant daffodils properly. The best way to ensure that your time waiting pays off.

1. Orientation is essential when planting daffodils.

As hardy as they may be and as easy to grow as they are, daffodils have very specific requirements. And the most important one is that they demand a good dose of light for them to flourish . Therefore, before planting daffodils, it's important to choose a space where they can receive the exposure they demand.

If for whatever reason we plant them in a shady area, we'll have to wait much longer to see them bloom. We're talking a couple of years, which is how long it will take for the bulb to acclimatize to a location that isn't naturally ideal.

2. The type of terrain, an aspect to review

The daffodil is not too demanding when it comes to soil type. It only needs one type of soil. Moderately fertile, either naturally or enriched with worm castings or another organic amendment. If we know the soil is nutrient-poor, simply add it to the planting space before placing the bulbs.

But while it's not demanding on soil type, it is demanding on drainage . In fact, it's probably the aspect of planting bulbs that we'll need to be most attentive to. And not only because waterlogging prevents our bulbs from growing, but rather because it can rot them and thus ruin the future plant.

3. The planting space, not too deep

Planting daffodils doesn't mean digging a very deep trench. In fact, it's ideal not to dig a trench so that the plant can emerge above the ground. Ideally, and always depending on the type of daffodil, they should be buried between 10 and 15 centimeters deep . This can be calculated using a bulb planter: a tool that will make the task much easier!

And a caution: If we live in a cold climate , it's a good idea to protect the bulb with a layer of substrate between six and eight centimeters thick. This way, we'll prevent it from freezing during the harsh winter.

4. Irrigation, important for its growth

With our daffodil bulbs properly planted, it's time to water. We're talking about a moisture-loving plant , so ideally we should keep it even after it has flowered.